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What we know so far about alleged stabbing of pilot by co-pilot on flight to Israel
A flydubai pilot allegedly stabbed his co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Israel, prompting an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Israeli officials are investigating whether the incident was an attempted terror attack.
Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians in Alamata, medic tells the BBC
At least 52 civilians have been killed during three days of heavy fighting around Alamata in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, according to hospital sources. Government troops appear to have taken control of the town from regional fighters.
Sweden must apologise for harm done to Sami people, says state-backed report
A Swedish state-backed truth commission has called for the government to apologize for historical harm inflicted on the Sami people and to pursue reconciliation and redress measures.
Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting
The Trump administration modified absentee voting forms for overseas U.S. citizens weeks before midterm ballot deadlines, removing a checkbox for those who never lived in the United States.
Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s openness to closer EU ties, saying “welcome back” after Burnham suggested Britain could rejoin the bloc.
UK-France ‘one in, one out’ migrant scheme scrapped
The UK government has terminated its pilot ‘one in, one out’ migrant exchange agreement with France, which had removed only around 1,500 people since its launch over a year ago.
Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief
Belarus released 25 political prisoners on Wednesday as the United States lifted sanctions on two Belarusian companies, culminating negotiations between US envoy John Coale and President Alexander Lukashenko.
UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel
The UK’s Trades Union Congress, representing over 5.3 million workers, voted to support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement against Israel during its annual conference on Wednesday.
Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, UN chief warns
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for Security Council reform, citing geopolitical divisions among major powers that prevent effective international action on conflicts and crises.
Lebanon returns 37 artefacts smuggled out of Egypt six years ago
Lebanon returned 37 ancient Egyptian artefacts to Egypt during a ceremony in Beirut on Wednesday. The items, seized from the Port of Beirut in 2020, include masks, statues, coffins, and textile pieces dating to pharaonic times.
Five takeaways from Canada’s push to woo the world’s richest investors
Prime Minister Mark Carney convened a major investment summit in Toronto, pitching Canada as a secure destination and announcing nearly C$500bn in new investments while facing criticism over infrastructure privatization plans.
State of U.S. democracy reaches new low, report finds
A global report finds U.S. democracy at its lowest level in 50 years, with the country cited as the clearest example of democratic decline between 2020 and 2025.
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Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation
Getty Images/ BBCOlivia Ireland and Vicky Wong13 July 2026Counter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light, officers say.A white British man, 28, from Rotherham, South...
Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter13 July 2026Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the new Labour leader with 349 of the party's MPs having now nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.After a second day of nominations, the MP for Makerfield...
Andy Burnham’s path to becoming prime minister
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter9 July 2026Updated 13 July 2026Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the next Labour leader after securing nominations from the majority of the party's MPs.The MP for Makerfield has been backed by 349 MPs - making it...
Mahmood says law will be changed to help deport grooming gang leader
GMPIain Watson, Political correspondent and James Gregory, Political reporter13 July 2026Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to change the law to help deport the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang.Calls have mounted for the deportation of...
Mahmood sets out plan to deport grooming gang leader
GMPIain Watson, Political correspondent and Ottilie Mitchell13 July 2026, 05:23 BSTUpdated 41 minutes agoHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to change the law to deport the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang.Calls have mounted for the...
Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter13 July 2026, 19:00 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAndy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the new Labour leader with 349 of the party's MPs having now nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.After a second day of nominations,...
What we know about Andy Burnham’s policies
EPA/Shutterstock19 June 2026Updated 13 July 2026Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's prime minister next week, after the vast majority of Labour MPs nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.It means the former mayor of Greater Manchester will enter Downing Street...
MP groped breasts of two women, trial hears
PA MediaVikki Irwinat Southwark Crown Court13 July 2026, 10:51 BSTUpdated 4 hours agoAn MP intentionally groped the breasts of two women at London's Groucho Club without their consent, a court has heard.Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, is...
UK bans support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
PA MediaJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter13 July 2026Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be designated a threat to national security.Mahmood will use new government powers to ban support for the group,...
UK bans support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
PA MediaJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter13 July 2026, 12:47 BSTUpdated 7 hours agoHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be designated a threat to national security.Mahmood will use new government powers...
Counter terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death
Getty Images/ BBCOlivia Ireland13 July 2026, 10:56 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoCounter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, after "new information and evidence", officers have said.A 28-year-old white British man from...
Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
Getty ImagesPaul SeddonPolitical reporter13 July 2026The top civil servant at the Foreign Office sacked by Sir Keir Starmer over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be US ambassador is taking legal action over his dismissal.Sir Olly Robbins was fired earlier this year, after...
Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
Getty ImagesPaul SeddonPolitical reporter7 hours agoThe top civil servant at the Foreign Office sacked by Sir Keir Starmer over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be US ambassador is taking legal action over his dismissal.Sir Olly Robbins was fired earlier this year, after...
Mahmood to set out plan to deport grooming gang leader
GMPIain Watson, Political correspondent and Ottilie Mitchell13 July 2026, 05:23 BSTUpdated 19 minutes agoHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood will set out on Monday the legal steps she will take to deport the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang. Shabir Ahmed,...
Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
AP8 hours agoAndy Burnham is set to be the UK's next prime minister. BBC correspondents in Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Asia reflect on what world leaders make of a Burnham premiership.US: Burnham has opportunity to win over TrumpAnthony ZurcherNorth America...
Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
Dan Kitwood / Getty Images13 July 2026Andy Burnham is set to be the UK's next prime minister. BBC correspondents in Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Asia reflect on what world leaders make of a Burnham premiership.US: Burnham has opportunity to win over TrumpAnthony...
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UK economy sees surprise growth in July helped by AI boom
The UK economy grew 0.4% in July, beating expectations, partly driven by artificial intelligence and computer programming businesses expanding activity.
Rising oil prices create ‘huge worry’ as winter looms
Rising heating oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions are creating financial strain for thousands of households in southwest England and the Channel Islands ahead of winter, officials warn.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
Following a major power outage in Spain and Portugal, industrial firms are rapidly investing in battery storage systems to protect operations from future disruptions and power cuts.
US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
US diesel prices surged past $6 per gallon, driven by Middle East supply disruptions, raising transportation costs for groceries and consumer goods while straining household budgets.
‘We can see into the other room’: insurers face surge in subsidence claims
UK homeowners are filing a surge of subsidence claims following record-hot summers, with insurers reporting claims up 140% in some cases and average payouts hitting record levels.
GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump’s DOT attacks Ford for China ties
General Motors is developing next-generation battery cells using domestic materials to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese battery supply chains, while Ford faces Trump administration criticism for its ties to Chinese battery producers.
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Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial
A former Meta safety engineer testified that the company was aware of harms to children on its platforms but took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach, according to a landmark trial brought by 29 state attorneys general.
TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to the US government to settle a lawsuit over alleged violations of children’s privacy laws, one of the largest such settlements on record.
‘Digging the grave of my profession’: the Hollywood creatives training AI to do their jobs
Hollywood creatives are earning $12-$200 hourly training AI models to replicate their skills, amid a 28% decline in motion picture industry jobs since 2022.
Twitch and Amazon face lawsuit over use of streamers’ content to train AI
Amazon faces a class action lawsuit over using Twitch streamers’ videos to train AI models without permission or compensation, following backlash from the August announcement.
OpenAI says its Jalapeño chip can power faster AI responses than the competition
OpenAI introduced its Jalapeño chip, claiming it delivers faster AI responses and greater efficiency than competing systems, with plans to deploy it in limited quantities by year-end.
GeForce Now is getting support for the Steam Controller
Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service will support Valve’s Steam Controller and Steam Machine later this year, with additional platform expansions and feature upgrades announced.
Nothing OS 5.0 brings a new Glyph Interface app and a more customizable homescreen
Nothing OS 5.0 introduces adaptive color technology allowing app icons and widgets to pull color tints from wallpapers, along with enhanced homescreen customization and a dedicated Glyph Interface app.
Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ trims your Reels clips for you
Instagram launches First Draft, a new Reels-editing feature that automatically trims video clips to highlight key moments, available now on iPhone.
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UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Britain faces potential gas shortages in the 2030s unless the government takes unprecedented action to maintain aging infrastructure and secure future supplies, according to an official assessment.
UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war drives up energy bills
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July from 2.6% in June as conflict in the Middle East drove up energy prices, marking the first monthly increase since March.
Hydrogen Is Still A Tonnes Market, No Matter How Many MWh We Assign To It
Global hydrogen demand surpassed 100 million tonnes in 2025, with consumption concentrated in refining and industrial applications where the molecule functions as a chemical feedstock rather than an energy commodity.
Hormuz Shipping Remains Subdued Despite Apparent Reopening
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely restricted despite technical reopening, with Iran conditioning full normalization on sanctions relief and Israeli military withdrawal across multiple countries.
U.S. Oil Rig Count Falls by 5 as Gas Rigs Rise
The U.S. oil rig count declined by 5 to 447, while gas rigs increased by 5 to 132, according to Baker Hughes data released Friday, as crude production rose to 13.843 million barrels per day.
Russia’s Energy Crisis Puts Kazakhstan in a Tough Spot
Kazakhstan is declining to significantly bolster Russia’s energy supplies despite Moscow’s requests, citing secondary sanctions risks and domestic demand while conducting large military exercises.
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COP17: Developed countries ‘fall far short’ of UN targets for nature finance
A UN report finds developed nations are significantly lagging in biodiversity finance, falling far short of the $200 billion annual target needed to reverse nature loss by 2030.
Cop31 host urges wealthy countries to spend ‘much more’ on climate than defence
The host of the upcoming UN climate summit urged wealthy nations to prioritize climate spending over military budgets, but hedged on committing to phase out fossil fuels at the November meeting in Turkey.
Education In The News
Senate Panel Advances Bill to Block Much of Trump Admin.’s Ed. Dept. Dismantling
A Senate committee advanced a bill that would block the Trump administration from transferring special education and K-12 programs from the Education Department to other federal agencies.
Humanities among degrees being ‘extinguished’ by hard-up universities
British universities have eliminated nearly 4,000 academic posts in humanities and social sciences within one year, creating regional gaps in subject availability and threatening social mobility, according to the British Academy.
At Rochester roundtable, progressive coalition members find common ties among healthcare, education struggles – Post Bulletin
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Bay Education Foundation teacher resource store open for 2026-27 school year – WJHG
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The Foundation for Fresh Produce Convenes Inaugural Child Nutrition Education Network Leadership Fellows Retreat; Debra Eschmeyer, Samantha Nesrallah, and Lauren M. Scott Comment – AndNowUKnow
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